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Donaghadee
Address
Marina Carpark, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HFTelephone
07805 096 958Type
Type:
Exhibition
Visit the Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat, see the exhibition and hear her story.
Dates
- From:
- 30 Mar 2026to30 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Castle Park Avenue, Bangor
Address
North Down Museum, Bangor City Hall, Castle Park Avenue, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4BTTelephone
02891271200Type
Type:
Exhibition
This exhibition celebrates over 100 years of the Ulster Automobile Club.
This organisation was an important and influential force in the establishment of motor racing as a sport. These early pioneers sought to make a newly formed Northern Ireland…
Dates
- From:
- 23 Apr 2026to9 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Main Street, Groomsport
Address
Cockle Row Cottages, The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JRTelephone
07979335265Price
FreeType
Type:
Tour
90 minute guided tour of the history and important buildings in the village.
Dates
- From:
- 6 June 2026to12 Sept 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
Price
FreeDonaghadee
Address
Various locations around the town centre, Donaghadee, County Down, BT21 0HEType
Type:
Drama
The Donaghadee Summer Festival is a celebration of community, creativity and the unique character of the multi award winning town.
This year's festival proudly marks Donaghadee's contribution to the 250th anniversary of American Independence, with a…Dates
- From:
- 20 June 2026to9 Sept 2026
Comber
Address
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EATelephone
028 9187 4146Type
Type:
Family Fun
Make special memories this summer. Dart down to WWT's first-ever Dragonfly Festival this summer.
Dates
- From:
- 30 June 2026to30 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
PORTAFERRY
Address
c/ o The Recreation Hub, 40 shore road, PORTAFERRY, DOWN, BT22 1JZTelephone
07870701620Price
Price from: £3.00 to £10.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Festival
Portaferry Sails & Sounds Maritime Heritage, Shanty and Ulster-Scots Festival 2026 takes place from 31 July to 3 August on the shores of Strangford Lough. Proudly recognised as Northern Ireland's only dedicated sea shanty festival, the event offers…
Dates
- From:
- 31 July 2026to3 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 10:30
Price
Price from: £3.00 to £10.00 Per TicketMain Street, Groomsport
Address
Cockle Row Cottages, The Harbour, Main Street, Groomsport, County Down, BT19 6JRTelephone
028 9109 3038Price
FreeType
Type:
Family Fun
Each Sunday, and some Saturdays, throughout the summer until 13 September will see activities and entertainment visiting Cockle Row Cottages in the seaside village of Groomsport to provide an afternoon of FREE fun!
Dates
- From:
- 1 Aug 2026to2 Aug 2026
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- 9 Aug 2026
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- 15 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026
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- 22 Aug 2026to23 Aug 2026
- From:
- 29 Aug 2026to30 Aug 2026
Price
FreeNewtownards
Address
Mount Stewart, Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2ADTelephone
+442842788387Price
Price from: £47.50 Per TicketType
Type:
Workshop
Join Botanical Artist Ali Walker as she guides you in the art of drawing a range of Summer subjects from Mount Stewart's beautiful gardens.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Aug 2026Open 10:30 - 15:00
Price
Price from: £47.50 Per TicketNewtownards
Address
Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NPTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9181 8303Type
Type:
Festival
Creative Peninsula is Northern Ireland's premier celebration of Art and Craft, taking place in the picturesque borough of Ards and North Down.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 20:00
Bangor
Type
Type:
Festival
Open House Festival - a month-long programme of music, comedy, literature, film, and fiid & drink
Dates
- From:
- 1 Aug 2026to31 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Bangor
Address
Ward Arras at Ward Park, Gransha Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4ULTelephone
+44 (0)28 9127 0069Price
FreeType
Type:
Competition / Game
Enjoy an impressive display of sight and sound, as talented pipe bands and drum major groups come together competing for coveted awards.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Aug 2026
Price
FreeBangor
Address
Ward Park, Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4TATelephone
028 9148 2053Price
FreeType
Type:
Concert
Open House Festival's Picnic in the Park - nine summer Sunday afternoons of FREE music in Ward Park
Dates
- From:
- 2 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
- From:
- 9 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
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- 16 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
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- 23 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
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- 30 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 17:00
Price
FreeNewtownards
Address
Avalon Guitars, 8 Glenford Way, Newtownards, Down, BT23 4BXTelephone
028 9182 0542Price
Price from: £15.00 to £25.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Tour
From Tree to Tone invites visitors into the world of Avalon Guitars, where wood, skill and sound come together to create something really special. Meet John McCartin, the celebrated traditional Irish guitar player, and the craftsmen behind the brand…
Dates
- From:
- 6 Aug 2026Open 12:00 - 13:30
- From:
- 6 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:30
Price
Price from: £15.00 to £25.00 Per TicketComber
Address
St Mary's Parish Church car park, Comber Square, Comber, Down, BT23 5DUTelephone
07872 857 912Type
Type:
Farmers Market
Comber Farmers' Market is held on the first Thursday of the month from 09:00 - 13:30 in St Mary's Parish Church car park, the Square, Comber. There are over 24 regular traders selling artisan food and plants.
Dates
- From:
- 6 Aug 2026
Conway Square, Newtownards
Address
Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall Arts Centre, Conway Square, Newtownards, County Down, BT23 4NPTelephone
02891810803Type
Type:
Markets / Fairs
Join us for an evening of arts activity at Ards Arts Centre and a Twilight Market tented craft village in Conway Square.
Dates
- From:
- 7 Aug 2026Open 15:00 - 20:00
Holywood, Cultra
Address
Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club, 7 Seafront Road, Holywood, Cultra, Down, BT18 0BBTelephone
028 9042 8041Price
FreeType
Type:
Sport
Belfast Lough is set to come alive with over 100 boats from across the world as the spectacular GP14 World Championships sail into Northern Ireland in August 2026 - promising a week-long celebration of world-class racing, coastal energy and true…
Dates
- From:
- 8 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026Open 08:00 - 23:00
Price
FreeHolywood
Address
Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+44 (0) 28 9042 8428Type
Type:
History
Discover building traditions and Ulster's heritage skills in a day of hands-on activity at the Ulster Folk Museum.
Dates
- From:
- 8 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Cultra
Address
Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+442890428428Price
Price from: £15.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Nature
Join us for a twilight guided walk at the Ulster Folk Museum and discover the secret world of bats!Dates
- From:
- 14 Aug 2026Open 20:30 - 22:00
Price
Price from: £15.00 Per TicketFacilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Cultra
Address
Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Road, Cultra, County Down, BT18 0EUTelephone
+442890428428Price
Price from: £30.00 Per TicketType
Type:
Workshop
Learn new skills in this beginner needlework workshop, designed for an adult and child to attend together.
Dates
- From:
- 14 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Price
Price from: £30.00 Per TicketFacilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Comber
Address
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain road, Comber, County Down, BT16 1ASTelephone
+442891874146Type
Type:
Markets / Fairs
Summer craft festival
Dates
- From:
- 15 Aug 2026to16 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
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